Main Title |
Waste audit study of general medical and surgical hospitals |
CORP Author |
Ecology and Environment, Inc., San Francisco, CA.;California Dept. of Health Services, Sacramento. Alternative Technology Section.;Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC. |
Publisher |
California Dept. of Health Services, Alternative Technology Section, Toxic Substances Control Division, |
Year Published |
1988 |
Report Number |
CDHS-86-T0078 |
Stock Number |
PB95-235685 |
Subjects |
Hospitals--California--Waste disposal ;
Hazardous wastes--California ;
Waste minimization--California
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Additional Subjects |
Hospital solid wastes ;
Pollution abatement ;
Environmental protection ;
Waste recycling ;
Waste utilization ;
Disposable equipment ;
Medical supplies ;
Audits ;
Medical wastes ;
Waste minimization
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
NTIS |
PB95-235685 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
1 v. (various pagings) : ill. ; 28 cm. |
Abstract |
This document reports on a waste audit study which analyzed hazardous waste generation and management at three general medical and surgical hospitals in California. The study identified typical hospital waste streams and quantities along with their hazardous properties. The study presented improved methods for waste reduction or recycling and generalized the results to apply throughout the industry. The study also developed a checklist for hospitals to conduct self-audits, so that they can compare recommended waste management strategies with currently employed practices. The conclusions identify certain illegal waste disposal practices, including handling hazardous waste as infectious waste and discharging flammable solvents to the sewer. Recommendations include proper segregation and collection of wastes, greater administrative controls, and engineering improvements. |
Notes |
"August 1988." Includes bibliographical references. |
Place Published |
{Sacramento, Calif.} : |
Supplementary Notes |
Sponsored by California Dept. of Health Services, Sacramento. Alternative Technology Section. and Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC. |
Corporate Au Added Ent |
Ecology and Environment, Inc. ; California. Dept. of Health Services. Alternative Technology Section. ; Ecology and Environment, Inc. ; California. Dept. of Health Services. Alternative Technology Section. |
PUB Date Free Form |
{1988} |
NTIS Prices |
PC A07/MF A02 |
BIB Level |
m |
Cataloging Source |
OCLC/T |
OCLC Time Stamp |
19960628145514 |
Language |
ENG |
Origin |
NTIS |
Type |
MERGE |
OCLC Rec Leader |
01227nam 2200265Ia 45020 |